Fresh and Spicy Peach Salsa

August 31st, 2010 9:33 PM

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This is one of my favorite fruity salsas. The sweetness of the peaches is offset by spicy Serrano chilis, lime, cilantro, and an unexpected party guest: cool, crisp cucumber.

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Rustic 5-Spice Potato Chips

March 4th, 2010 8:12 PM

It’s easier than you might think to make potato chips at home. These particular chips are skin-on, thicker than usual, asian-spiced crunchy bliss. And? They take about 10 minutes to make.

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Easy Baked Tortilla Chips Dusted with Spicy Chipotle Salt

February 10th, 2010 8:00 PM

This is like cheating, it’s so easy. In fact, it kind of IS cheating, since I didn’t make the tortillas from scratch. No matter. This is a fast and simple way to make delicious, spicy tortilla chips.

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General Gau’s Chicken

August 16th, 2010 7:33 PM

I’ll admit it: There have been times in my life that I’ve been addicted to Chinese take-out. Here’s my version of General Gau’s chicken, a classic favorite from American Chinese restaurants. It’s not really authentic, but it’s seriously good stuff.

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Easy Roasted Five-Spice Chicken

July 12th, 2010 8:23 PM

One of my favorite weeknight chicken dishes. It’s simple to throw together, and you can make the rest of your meal while it’s in the oven. A bonus? Chicken leg quarters are usually pretty cheap.

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Drunken Coffee Jello Squares

August 4th, 2010 8:38 PM

OK, kids: This is coffee. In solid form. It’s been sweetened with condensed milk and booze-ified with a healthy dose of Kahlua—then rubberized into a blissful, cocktail-hour finger food thanks to the magic of gelatin. Now, you have to like Jello, or Jello-like food, for this to work. If you do, you’re in for a treat.

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Chocolate Cheesecake

July 28th, 2010 7:46 PM

Our good friend the Baron Von Hammer came to visit us recently, right around his birthday. That being a rather auspicious occasion, I wanted to make him something special. This chocolate cheesecake didn’t disappoint!

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Mermaid Lotion

August 23rd, 2010 8:57 PM

Get some food on your face! Learn how to make homemade face lotion with edible ingredients.

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General Gau’s Chicken

August 16th, 2010 7:33 PM

I’ll admit it: There have been times in my life that I’ve been addicted to Chinese take-out. Here’s my version of General Gau’s chicken, a classic favorite from American Chinese restaurants. It’s not really authentic, but it’s seriously good stuff.

Continue reading...

Drunken Coffee Jello Squares

August 4th, 2010 8:38 PM

OK, kids: This is coffee. In solid form. It’s been sweetened with condensed milk and booze-ified with a healthy dose of Kahlua—then rubberized into a blissful, cocktail-hour finger food thanks to the magic of gelatin. Now, you have to like Jello, or Jello-like food, for this to work. If you do, you’re in for a treat.

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Chocolate Cheesecake

July 28th, 2010 7:46 PM

Our good friend the Baron Von Hammer came to visit us recently, right around his birthday. That being a rather auspicious occasion, I wanted to make him something special. This chocolate cheesecake didn’t disappoint!

Continue reading...

Easy Roasted Five-Spice Chicken

July 12th, 2010 8:23 PM

One of my favorite weeknight chicken dishes. It’s simple to throw together, and you can make the rest of your meal while it’s in the oven. A bonus? Chicken leg quarters are usually pretty cheap.

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The Winner of our Flowers in May Signed Print Giveaway

July 6th, 2010 7:41 PM

And the winner is…

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Flowers in May Signed Print Giveaway

June 28th, 2010 9:40 PM

Enter to win the Today I Feel Like Baking print from Flowers in May (plus a bonus, mystery present)! Read on for details.

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Fougasse (a.k.a. Provençal Bread with Olives & Herbs)

June 23rd, 2010 8:14 PM

Step-by-step instructions for making Fougasse, a beautiful bread studded with chopped olives and fresh herbs.

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